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Fingal County Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Burrow Beach surface water outfall refurbishment project. 

All eleven identified beaches have met the standards of "good" and “excellent” water quality for the July 7th and 8th samples.

Fingal Libraries is delighted to announce that Blanchardstown Library has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status. Following the submission of an extensive portfolio to Places of Sanctuary Ireland, Blanchardstown Library has been given the Library of Sanctuary award in recognition of the consistent and innovative work that goes into making Blanchardstown library a champion for inclusion and welcome. 

Proposed development consisting of 21 no. residential dwelling and all associated site works at Fortlawn Blanchardstown Co. Dublin has gone on display today, Tuesday 08 July.

Councillors voted to reduce the county’s Local Property Tax (LPT) for 2026 by five per cent at last night’s monthly meeting of Fingal County Council. The Local Property Tax had been reduced by 7.5% for the past three years so this decision will give the council an extra €1.25m in discretionary spending.

A vibrant new chapter begins for the communities of Ladyswell, Wellview, and Church Fields as Church Fields Linear Park officially opens, bringing with it a transformative green space designed to enhance quality of life, promote sustainability, and foster community connection.

Fingal County Council Arts Office is pleased to invite applications for the Loughshinny Boathouse Studio Award, a studio residency award open to professional visual artist(s) working in any medium. This opportunity offers an award of €20,000 and a fully funded studio for a nine-month period, commencing in September 2025. 

Thrive Balbriggan, the Community of Rivervalley & Rathingle in Swords, and the Coolmine Lodge Biodiversity Project in Dublin 15 will each represent Fingal County Council in three different categories when the judging team come to the county on Monday August 25th and Tuesday August 26th.

We are delighted to showcase Fingal County Council again this year at the Flavours of Fingal Show in Newbridge House, Donabate on July 5th and 6th from 11-6pm. 

Fingal County Council Arts Office invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals for the coordination of a pilot youth dance programme in county Fingal.